After overthrowing the democratically elected civilian govt led by Shehu Shagari, Buhari in a press conference was asked of a time-table to a return to a democratic elected civilian govt.

Buhari responded thus;

"As long as Nigerians continue elect corrupt individuals into power, I don't see democracy as a viable means of governance"

Well, 31 years later, Nigerians will make that same terrible mistake by electing the very worst candidate in the form of Buhari.

Unforgettable history.

The coming into power of Major General Mohammed Buhari in 1983 marked the end of second republic civilian regime and the beginning of the march towards the third republic. The new head of administration enunciated a ten point agenda programme (Buhari, 1984), which unfortunately did not include the question of return to civil rule. He believed that the major problem that Nigeria had was how to revive the economy of the country, ensure discipline at home and respect abroad (Sunday Times, 1984: 11). This created an impression that the transition to democracy was not a priority issue to Buhari administration. This led to lack of popular support for the Buhari administration and consequent condemnation of the head of state who was overthrown in August 1985 (Olagunju et. al 1993)

That is why you see him running government today like an unrepentant dictator. A leopard cannot change its skin.

We know how we got here

True words, even applicable today.

Buhari.............."As long as Nigerians continue elect corrupt individuals into power, I don't see democracy as a viable means of governance"
Still the Buhari of yesteryear.A tyrant is always a tyrant.A leopard never changes its skin.

Buhari has stated that he holds no regret for toppling Shagari.

That should be enough irrefutable proof to debunk the fake claim by Buharist apologies that Buhari never participated in planning and executing the treasonable act of toppling Shagari

The third republic died on May 29, 2015


We have ceased to be a democracy ever since.